However, with travel problems forecast on the roads and trains, some Brummies are planning to jet further afield with journeys of thousands of miles planned for the big holiday weekend getaway.

The Birmingham-based team from Turkish Airlines has revealed that some West Midlands customers were eyeing long-haul destinations for Easter breaks with Dubai, Istanbul and Cape Town the most popular locations for spring sunseekers.

Selim Ozturk, Turkish Airlines regional director for Birmingham, said passengers were becoming more adventurous and using his airline’s flights from Birmingham to link with worldwide destinations.

He added: “It is clear that Birmingham residents are seeking sunshine and exotic, far-flung locations for their Easter breaks.”

• Meanwhile, Irish airline Aer Lingus Regional has announced it is to recommence its service between Birmingham Airport and Shannon.

The airline will operate six return flights per week, every day except Saturday from June, operated by Stobart Air.